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Gaffers Chalcedony (G-109) and Blue Chalcedony (G-1095) Frit Sampler - Size 2 - 55gm (2oz)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:56:44 -0500

$5.70
Gaffer Glass Chalcedony & Blue Chalcedony 96coe frit for use in lampworking. A sampler set offering 1oz of each.

These are both explosions of colour cunningly disguised as very ordinary looking brownish/grey blue glass chips in a plastic bag. I kid you not!

G-109: offers the most stunningly vibrant shades of fuchsia pink, purple, dark through to denim blues, teals & greens can emerge.

G-1095: offers the most gorgeous blues, turquoise, teals, greens & purples can emerge. Subtly different to the G-109 in the palette it offers.

Work both of these hot, let the bead cool - then pop it back into the flame again & watch it work it's magic

The bead in image 3 shows Blue Chalcedony frit over a Chalcedony base, they offer a great palette individually & a fantastic palette when used together.

A little goes a long way!

When using a base other than 96coe, simply use 5% frit to the total weight of the bead.

I have successfully used this on 104coe bases for well over three months now, with no compatibility issues at all.

Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet - Purple and Bright Aluminium

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:05:27 -0500

$18.00
This bracelet is handmade from 18 gauge (1.2mm) 925 bright silver and purple anodized aluminum jump rings. To give an idea of scale this bracelet is 6.8mm across.

The classic “Byzantine Pattern” is one of the most popular patterns. Here it is constructed from carefully selected rings to create a weave that feels as good as it looks and is ideally suited for a lady.

This bracelet comes with a strong lobster clasp as a closure & is currently 20cm (8inches) long, but can be sized to fit your wrist perfectly.

Please measure and include your wrist circumference when ordering (maximum length 9").

If required, bracelets can be gift wrapped.

Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet - Yellow and Bright Aluminium

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:04:40 -0500

$18.00
This bracelet is handmade from 18 gauge (1.2mm) 925 bright silver and yellow anodized aluminium jump rings. To give an idea of scale this bracelet is 6.8mm across.

The classic “Byzantine Pattern” is one of the most popular patterns. Here it is constructed from carefully selected rings to create a weave that feels as good as it looks and is ideally suited for a lady.

This bracelet comes with a strong lobster clasp as a closure & is currently 20cm (8inches) long, but can be sized to fit your wrist perfectly.

Please measure and include your wrist circumference when ordering (maximum length 9").

If required, bracelets can be gift wrapped.

Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet - Blue and Bright Aluminium

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:04:39 -0500

$18.00
This bracelet is handmade from 18 gauge (1.2mm) 925 bright silver and blue anodized aluminum jump rings. To give an idea of scale this bracelet is 6.8mm across.

The classic “Byzantine Pattern” is one of the most popular patterns. Here it is constructed from carefully selected rings to create a weave that feels as good as it looks and is ideally suited for a lady.

This bracelet comes with a strong lobster clasp as a closure & is currently 20cm (8inches) long, but can be sized to fit your wrist perfectly.

Please measure and include your wrist circumference when ordering (maximum length 9").

If required, bracelets can be gift wrapped.

Tamalut - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:03:19 -0500

$17.00
"Tamalut" is a hand shaped focal bead in a simple two colour combination, which has then been reduced to produce wonderful array of oil slick iridescence. Being a decent size bead I can imagine it working in well with a vast array of accent beads in an ethnic inspired piece of jewelry.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 23.8mm long , 11.6mm wide
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Blue Chalcedony Gems VI- Accent Flamework 10 Bead Set, SRA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:02:15 -0500

$16.00
"Blue Chalcedony Gems VI" is a 10 bead set of Gaffer's brand new G-1095 Blue Chalcedony glass accent beads.
Each bead is different to the next displaying the wonderful range of this glass's blue, green, turquoise & hint of purple palette.

Vital Statistics:
Sizes: approx 10mm diameter , 6.5mm thick
Bead hole size: 1.6mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course, as in this set, New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Etched Blue Chalcedony Gems VI - Accent Flamework 10 Bead Set, SRA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:00:20 -0500

$16.00
"Etched Blue Chalcedony Gems VI" is a 10 bead set of Gaffer's brand new G-1095 Blue Chalcedony glass accent beads.
Each bead is different to the next displaying the wonderful range of this glass's blue, green, turquoise & hint of purple palette.

This set has been lightly tumbled etched & would work well alone or in with my other etched Chalcedony beads if so desired.

Vital Statistics:
Sizes: approx 10.5mm diameter , 6.8mm thick
Bead hole size: 1.6mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course, as in this set, New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Manyara - Flamework Focal Bead, SRA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:12 -0500

$18.00
"Manyara” is a hand shaped tube bead. A glassy black base colour is the perfect background to show off the stunning colours of a raku & black twistie has been laid on then melted & raked.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 42.7mm long , 11.8mm wide
Bead hole size: 2 mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich specialty glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display colour differently, there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Akhan - Flamework Focal Bead, SRA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:12 -0500

$16.00
"Akhan" is an hand shaped bead cinnamon based bead, with a wonderful range of colours showing in the decoration provided by Chalcedony.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 30.2mm long , 14.5mm wide
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course, as in this bead, New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Serefos - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:18:18 -0500

$18.00
"Serefos" -a hand shaped bead, once again using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass on a black base, this time with a dash of the wonderful denim blue for s distinctive look.
This range of beads would work well with a myriad of precious & semi precious gems & stone, there are just so many colours in it.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 51mm long , 11.5mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Maroa - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:17:38 -0500

$18.00
"Maroa" is a hand shaped slender tube bead using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass on a clear base. Chalcedony is a wonderful glass - just add fire & watch magic happen.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 47.6mm long , 11mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Aurora Australis - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:16:58 -0500

$20.00
"Aurora Australis" - the "Southern Lights & this bead is indeed ful of light & life, in hand.
Once again using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass on a black base I just added fire & watched the magic happen.
This range of beads would work well with a myriad of precious & semi precious gems & stone, there are just so many colours in it.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 52.1mm long , 11.5mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Blue Chalcedony G1095 Frit - Size 2 - 55gm (2oz)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:24:05 -0500

$6.50
Gaffer Glass Blue Chalcedony 96coe frit for use in lampworking.
This new "Blue Chalcedony" from Gaffer offers some subtle differences to G109 - but the results are just as striking!

From this innocuous looking glass, the most gorgeous blues, turquoise, teals, greens & purples can emerge.
Work it hot, let it cool - then pop it back into the flame again & watch it work it's magic!

A little goes a long way, so this 55gm (2 ounce) packet will last quite a while.

If you'd like to try less & get some variety, check out my listing for a sampler set of this & the original G-109 Chalcedony.

When using a base other than 96coe, simply use 5% frit to the total weight of the bead.

I have successfully used Gaffers frits on 104coe bases for well over six months now, with no compatibility issues at all.

Chalcedony G109 Frit - Size 2 - 55gm (2oz)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:19:50 -0500

$5.30
Gaffer Glass Chalcedony 96coe frit for use in lampworking.
This is literally an explosion of colour cunningly disguised as very ordinary looking brownish glass chips in a plastic bag. I kid you not!

From this innocuous looking glass, the most stunningly vibrant shades of fuchsia pink, purple, dark through to denim blues, teals & greens can emerge.
Work it hot, let it cool - then pop it back into the flame again & watch it work it's magic!

A little goes a long way, so this 55gm (2 ounce) packet will last quite a while.

If you'd like to try less & get some variety, check out my listing for a sampler set of this & the new Blue Chalcedony.

When using a base other than 96coe, simply use 5% frit to the total weight of the bead.

I have successfully used this on 104coe bases for well over three months now, with no compatibility issues at all.

Curiosity - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:33:25 -0400

$18.00
"Curiosity" is a hand shaped slender tube bead using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass decorated with raised design to provide areas of magnification. Chalcedony is a wonderful glass - just add fire & watch magic happen.
This range of beads would work well with a myriad of precious & semi precious gems & stone, there are just so many colours in it.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 49mm long , 9.5mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Fariha - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:09:57 -0400

$14.00
"Fariha" is a handshaped tube featuring scrolls & flourishes of blues on a rich creamy background. An nice colour scheme that has actually worked rather well creating a unique feel to this bead.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 37.5mm long , 11.8mm thick
Bead hole sizes: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich specialty glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Bouhoro - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:09:57 -0400

$16.00
"Bouhoro" is a handshaped tube featuring spirals of reactive glass on an ivory base. A simple combination that has produced some wonderful results in this first of my "Tribute to Alchemy" series.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 39.5mm long , 10.2mm thick
Bead hole sizes: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich specialty glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Ablaze - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:09:24 -0400

$20.00
"Ablaze" is a hand shaped slender tube bead using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass on a clear base. Chalcedony is a wonderful glass - just add fire & watch magic happen.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 56.6mm long , 11mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Aglow - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:09:24 -0400

$16.00
"Aglow" is a hand shaped tapered tube bead using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass on a clear base. Chalcedony is a wonderful glass - just add fire & watch magic happen.
This range of beads would work well with a myriad of precious & semi precious gems & stone, there are just so many colours in it.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 37.7mm long , 11.3mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Auriga - Focal Flamework Bead, SRA

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:09:23 -0400

$18.00
"Auriga" is a hand shaped slender tube bead using the wonderful Gaffer Chalcedony glass on a clear base. Chalcedony is a wonderful glass - just add fire & watch magic happen.
This range of beads would work well with a myriad of precious & semi precious gems & stone, there are just so many colours in it.

Vital Statistics:
Focal: 41.6mm long , 10.6mm thick
Bead hole size: 2mm

My beads are created using Moretti, Vetrofond, Reichenbach, the various silver rich speciality glasses from the USA & of course New Zealand’s own Gaffer glass.

All beads are kiln annealed for durability & thoroughly cleaned & inspected before being photographed.

Photographs are taken using a macro setting & lighting conditions intended to capture the true colour of the bead as it appears to me in natural light.
Please allow that a lot of monitors display differently there may be some variance between what displays correctly on mine & yours. Refer to the size details above for sizes specifications.

Half Persian 4 in 1 - Sterling Silver Chainmaille Bracelet